This is the culmination of years of work.
Source: tatoeba (1548149)
Culmination
/ˌkʌl.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
Synonyms for "culmination" (175 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Noun(14 words)
accomplishmentacmeacme of perfectionapexapodosisapogeeapotheosisbitter endbrowcapcatastropheceasingcessationclimaxcloseclosurecloud ninecodacompletingcompletion
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (53)
conclusionconsummationcrack of doomcrescendocrestcrownculmencurtaincurtainsdeathdeceasedenouementdestinationdestinydoomedgeeffectendend pointend result
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endingenvoiepilogueeschatologyexpirationextremeextreme limitextremityfatefinal resultfinal solutionfinal twitchfinal wordsfinalefinalityfinisfinishfinishingfulfillmentfull developmentgoal
Noun(11 words)
conclusionconsummationconsummationscoronationcrowningend resultfinal workfinalefinalesfinalizationfull bloom
Verb(1 words)
Related words (87)
headheavenheavensheighthigh noonhighest pitchhighest pointissueizzardlastlast actlast breathlast gasplast thingslast trumpetlast wordlast wordslatter endlimitmaturation
Show 57 more words
maturitymaximummergingmeridianmountaintopne plus ultrano place highernoonomegapayoffpeakperfectionperiodperorationpinkpink of perfectionpinnaclepitchpointpolequietusrealizationresolutionresting placeridgeripenessrounding offrounding outseventh heavenskyspirestoppagestopping placesummitswan songtermterminalterminationterminustiptip toptip-toptoptopping offtopping-offturning pointultimateupmostupper extremityuppermostupshotutmostvertexvery topwindupzzenith
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: climax, completion, accomplishment, acme, acme of perfection.
- Sentence evidence is available for culmination, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "culmination".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "culmination"
Keep "culmination" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "culmination" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "culmination", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "culmination" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriescelestial pointconclusiondevelopmentend stateendinginstantminutemomentphaseprocessresultsecondstagetermination
More specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesculmination pointdecisive momentfinal stagepeak of developmentresearch culminationultimate outcome
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
“Today’s launch was the culmination of six decades of scientific study and millions of hours of effort,” said project manager Andy Driesman, of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland.
Source: tatoeba (7058406)
Science is simply the culmination of our best educated guesses, and changes as we learn more about the world around us.
Source: tatoeba (11044607)
She proudly announced her acceptance into the prestigious university, the culmination of years of hard work and academic excellence.
Source: tatoeba (11841531)
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "culmination"?
Closest matches include climax, completion, accomplishment, acme, acme of perfection.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "culmination"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.